The Board granted service connection for the veteran's cervical spine disability, left upper extremity radiculopathy, and right upper extremity radiculopathy.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's testimony and medical evidence established that his neck disability had its onset in service and is productive of neurologic impairment in both upper extremities.

Claimed conditions

cervical spine disc disease, left upper extremity radiculopathy, right upper extremity radiculopathy

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

Agent Orange / herbicides

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 24, 2025

Citation

25001024

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